Josh McGarry tennisCoach Kacie Zuck credited Josh McGarry with an "amazing" win at No. 1 singles against Calvin College last Friday, and that led to his selection as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Men’s Spotlight Student-Athlete for April 1.

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Joe and Julie Serra: Improving the Fitness Experience at Albion CollegeThe Serras' leadership gift is driving an initiative to make two dreams a reality: a greatly expanded fitness/activity center for all Albion students, and a new or renovated competition facility for the Britons teams that currently call Kresge Gymnasium home. Visit albion.edu/serra to learn more.

ArShawn Parker lifts Albion to road victoryWatch ArShawn Parker's second half highlights from the Briton victory at Aurora. He scored 34 points, making all 13 shots from the field, as Albion rallied from as many as 20 points down

Albion tennis previewDirector of Tennis Kacie Zuck talked about the Albion College men's and women's tennis teams before the start of the fall season

Albion football previewAlbion has been picked to finish fifth in the MIAA, however Head Coach Craig Rundle expects the team to be much improved

Reflections from the Class of 2018Albion student-athletes from the class of 2018 reflect on the opportunity of provided by collegiate athletics and thank the coaches and staff for their support

Snyder steps in the MIAA spotlightIn a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Spotlight video, distance runner Allison Snyder, '18, says she decided to give collegiate competition a try and she has loved the opportunities it has created. Video produced by Brian Coon.

Andrew Bill reflects on All-America runSophomore Andrew Bill became the first man in school history to achieve All-America status in cross country with a 39th-place finish in the NCAA Division III Championships. He sat down to talk about his successful run and what it means moving forward into the track season

Men's Basketball PreviewHead Coach Jody May says the Britons are planning to build on the success at the end of last season and from the experience of playing in France in May

Women's Basketball Preview VideoHead Coach Doreen Carden says Albion's roster features a good mix of talent. The Britons open the season Nov. 15 with a non-league game at Anderson, Ind., University

Highlights From Albion Football Win Over ConcordiaMichael Harvey returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown and quarterback Kyle Harvey avoided a sack by throwing to Zach Kitka (who made a one-handed catch). Those plays were among the highlights as Albion scored a 79-7 victory over Concordia (Wis.)

Football Prepares To Tackle ConcordiaHead Coach Craig Rundle talks about the progress the Britons have made in the first two weeks of the season and its Sept. 16 home game against Concordia (Wis.) University

Swimmers Prepare For Open Water ChampionshipsAlbion College will be sending several swimmers to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America’s Open Water Championship at Lone Star Lake in Lawrence, Kansas. Swimmers Kyle and Megan Harvey and Coach Jake Taber provide a preview of the Sept. 16 meet. Video by Ari Ruiz, '19.

Britons Help Restore the New Jewish Cemetery in Wroclaw, PolandSwimmers Katie Ferrero, '19, and Lauren Hall, '19, and No. 3 singles men's tennis player Robert Joerg, '19, traveled to Poland with classmates and college staff in early May for the capstone of the College's Holocaust Studies Service Learning Project. Part of the trip involved work restoring the New Jewish Cemetery in Wroclaw. Their reflections are captured in this video.

Young, Excited And Passionate About LearningCoach Shanta Loecker and juniors Makenzie Frederickson, Shannon Kahl, and Lauren Wiegand talk about the 2017 season and what makes the Briton program unique. Video produced by Ari Ruiz, '19

Men's Lacrosse Season PreviewHead Coach Jake DeCola says Albion "has a great shot of having a successful season as long as we keep working hard and we get along". Video by Antonio Corsi, '20.

Britons In The CommunityAntonio Corsi, '20, a defender on the men's lacrosse team, produced a video of highlights as student-athletes from the men's and women's lacrosse teams took the lead for the Jan. 28 clinic sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Ahead Of Previous YearsWhile Coach Jake Taber reports the Britons are ahead of where they have been in previous years, the team continues to strive for better times in the pool and better scores off the diving board

Britons Seek Fast StartAfter finding its way in the second half of its opening game (a 41-34 overtime loss to 14th-ranked Wabash), Albion head football coach Craig Rundle said his team will seek to get off to a fast start when it visits the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Returning Football Players Ready To ShineIn preparing for his 20th season as head football coach at Albion, Craig Rundle said the Britons feature a group of student-athletes who have been working hard while waiting for their turn in the spotlight

Hargrove Reflects On D-III ExperienceIn her reflection for NCAA Division III Week, Britons swimmer Anna Hargrove says she got to be involved in many activities in addition to participating in athletics.

Swimming & Diving Mid-Season ReportCoach Jake Taber says the Britons are faster than expected for December and he hopes it is a teaser for where the team will be when the MIAA Championships roll around in February.

Senior Student-Athlete ReflectionsAlex Carey, '16, talked with senior Briton student-athletes about the final days of their athletic career, what's next, and their biggest accomplishment as a student-athlete.

Football Seeks To Write Different StoryAlbion finds itself in a similar situation as last year, but Head Coach Craig Rundle says he believes this year's team is equipped to stand up to a challenge from Adrian

Football Team Turns Attention To MIAA RivalsAfter using the bye week to focus on the fundamentals, Head Coach Craig Rundle says the Briton football team is looking forward to continuing its series of hard-fought games against MIAA rival Hope College

Swimming & Diving PreviewIn previewing the 2015-2016 season, Head Coach Jake Taber said three returning honorable mention All-Americans will set the example for the team

Video Chronicles Albion Volleyball Trip To Costa RicaThe Britons recently returned from a preseason training and service trip in Costa Rica. Some of the highlights included a visit to a center for underprivileged children, a whitewater rafting trip, a zipline adventure and a match with the Costa Rica under-20 national team.

Britons Eager For KickoffHead Coach Craig Rundle said the Britons are eager to compete for the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship

Men's Lacrosse PreviewHead Coach Jake DeCola says his he doesn't know if his team has ever been more excited to work hard in practice as it prepares for the start of the 2015 season.

Men's Basketball Mid-Season ReportHead Coach Jody May said the Britons have talked about challenging for the MIAA championship, but they can't be satisfied with playing tight games against some tough opponents.

Highlights from 2014 SAAC Winter CarnivalAlbion College student-athletes volunteered hundreds of hours as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted 420 local children and some Special Olympians for its annual Winter Carnival.

Clash Of StyleHead Coach Craig Rundle says a battle is expected as Albion pits an offense ranked among the Division III statistical leaders against an Adrian squad that boasts a nationally ranked defense.

Women's Soccer Continues To Raise ExpectationsGoalkeeper Maggie Troost collected a career-high 11 saves and Jenna Urso and Taylor Shrader scored first half goals as Albion earned a 2-1 result over MIAA rival Alma. Briton Coach Eric Scott said while his team has raised expections, the goal is to maintain a consistent behavior.

Titans Pose Challenge In FootballHead Coach Craig Rundle says the Albion College football team faces a challenge this Saturday when it squares off against an Illinois Wesleyan team coming off a victory over Franklin.

Albion Women's Soccer Wins Overtime ThrillerDomenique Sarnecky placed a shot just under the crossbar in the 102nd minute to lift Albion College to a 3-2 victory over Transylvania University Sept. 7. The Britons are off to a 4-0 start to the season, but Coach Eric Scott warned the real season - against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rivals - starts Sept. 8 at Hope.

Britons Football Preparing For Opening TestHead Football Coach Craig Rundle said Albion College came out of training camp on schedule in preparations for the 2014 season. The Britons are now preparing for their Sept. 6 debut against the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Women's Soccer Coach Reviews Winning StartCaroline Eagan scored five goals to earn MIAA Offensive Player of the Week honors and lead Albion towards two victories on the opening weekend of the season. Coach Eric Scott said the victories were a good first step to the season.

'It Was Really Special'In his final report of the season, Albion Track Coach Lance Coleman said it was exciting to advance three Britons to the NCAA Division III Championship

Albion Women's Lacrosse: 2014 Season RecapThe Albion College women's lacrosse team completed the season with an 8-8 record. Coach Shanta Loecker said the season met her expectations and she enjoyed developing students of the game.

Albion Women's Lacrosse Surging Into MIAA ScheduleAlbion scored the first eight goals of the contest on March 29 and coasted to a 17-4 vicotry over Augsburg. The Britons are winners of three in a row will visit trine for their first Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association contest of the season. Coach Shanta Loecker said the Britons recent success is a result of reducing turnovers.

Women's Lacrosse PreviewAlbion launches its 2014 season with a March 8 home date against Allegheny College. Coach Shanta Loecker says qualifying for the MIAA Tournament is among the team's goals.

2014 Baseball PreviewAlbion launches the 2014 baseball season with games at Franklin (Ind.) College March 7-8. Head Coach Scott Carden provides a preview.

Swimmers Reflect On Record-Breaking SeasonAlbion swimmers Brian Fiorillo, Anna Hargrove, Brad Melpolder, and Lindy Williams reflect on the Britons 2013-2014 season and the progress the program has made in Jake Taber’s two years as head coach.

Track & Field PreviewHead Coach Lance Coleman says the overall theme for the Albion College track & field team is to build on the success from the 2013 season.

Swimming Mid-Season ReportAlbion swimming coach Jake Taber said the season is off to a good start. He added the Britons will continue to put work in every day and take expectations for the second half of the season a day at a time.

Albion Student-Athletes Host Winter CarnivalThe Albion College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored a Winter Carnival for more than 250 community children Dec. 6. SAAC President Jalyn Ingalls provides a review of the event.

Rundle Reflects On Football JourneyHead Coach Craig Rundle said many hastily wrote off his team after a lopsided loss to Wheaton in September. The Britons rallied to win their last five games and they will challenge Hope Saturday afternoon with the MIAA's outright championship and a berth in the NCAA Division III Championship hanging in the balance.

Women's Basketball PreviewCoach Doreen Carden says the push the Britons made at the end of last season will serve as the launching point for the 2013-2014 campaign.

Football Team Prepares To Tackle AdrianHead Football Coach Craig Rundle says the Britons' goal every year is to win the MIAA championship. The Britons can clinch a share of the title if it can gain a victory at Adrian College on Saturday.

Men's Basketball Season PreviewAlbion Coach Jody May said defense and rebounding are the points of emphasis as the Britons prepare for the 2013-2014 men's basketball season.

Albion Puts MIAA Football Lead On The LineAlbion is 3-0 against MIAA rivals, but it puts sole possession of first place on the line against an Olivet squad that can forge a tie for the lead with a victory in the Saturday contest at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium.

Football Team Seeks First Road WinAlbion met most of its objectives in the win over Trine. The next hurdle is gaining the first road win of the season. Albion can clear that Saturday with a victory over Kalamazoo.

Zach Brewer Highlights From Trine GameAlbion receiver Zach Brewer made three fine catches in the 41-27 victory over Trine on Oct. 12. The senior from Adrian, Mich. finished with nine receptions for 119 yards in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association victory.

Football Team Prepares To Launch Into League PlayHead Coach Craig Rundle said the feeling of "playoff football" begins at 1 o'cock Saturday when Albion College tees it up against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rival Trine University

Swimming & Diving PreviewBrian Fiorillo and Julie Okorn, two of Albion's captains, talk about the expectations for the 2013-2014 season. The season begins Oct. 19 with the MIAA Relays.

Briton Football Prepares For MIAA/NACC ChallengeThe third week of non-league play has teams from the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association squaring off against squads from the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Albion will play host to Aurora at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Albion Coach Craig Rundle provides a preview.

Football Training Camp UpdateBrett McCarty, a linebacker who achieved all-MIAA first team status in 2012, provides the first update from training camp

Volleyball PreviewCoach Kristin Slamer-de St. Aubin says Albion expects to put a taller and more athletic team on the court this fall.

Women's Soccer PreviewFirst-year coach Eric Scott will make his debut with an Aug. 31 home date against Millikin (Ill.).

Men's Soccer PreviewMen's Soccer Coach Jerry Block said his team had a phenomenal off-season, but the Britons must avoid injuries and have a good mental approach to have a successful 2013 campaign.

2013 Cross Country Preview VideoWith five runners returning to the men’s and women’s rosters, Albion College Cross Country Coach Hayden Smith believes the Britons can field top 10 teams in the region.

2013 Football Preview VideoAlbion will launch the campaign under the lights Sept. 7 with a 6 p.m. contest against Defiance at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium.

Albion Rolls To MIAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament FinalAlbion College dominated from start to finish May 2nd as it rolled to a 14-4 victory over Trine University in a semifinal round contest in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's lacrosse tournament. Dan Genord scored five goals to become the first Albion player to reach the 100-point milestone in a career.

Track & Field Athletes Prepare for MIAA ChampionshipAlbion College Track & Field Coach Lance Coleman said his athletes gave "championship level" performances at the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Jamboree in April. The Britons will attempt to replicate those performances Thursday and Friday when the league teams gather in Holland, Mich. for the MIAA Championship.

Albion Edged By AdrianTim Urso gave the Albion College Men's lacrosse team an 8-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter but the Britons were unable to hold on in a 10-8 lost to Adrian College. Urso a sophomore from Novi, Mich., produced six goals in the contest. Albion, the No. 2 seed in the MIAA Tournament, will host Trine University on Thursday night. Video by Caio Orofino.

Albion Women's Lacrosse Loses To Hope By A Score Of 18-12Ashley Glenn scored seven goals in the Albion College's women's lacrosse team's 18-12 loss to to Hope College April 20th. Coach Shanta Loecker was pleased with how the Britons communicated during the contest and she praised Glen, a co-captain, for her leadership. Video by Caio Orofino.

Albion Men's Lacrosse Earns Senior Night VictoryAlbion College scored four times in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 15-9 victory over Trine University in an April 16 MIAA men's lacrosse contest. Despite sporting a 3-0 record against league rivals, Coach Jake DeCola says the Britons haven't played their best lacrosse this season. Video by Caio Orofino.

Briton Athletics: Schypinski stars in baseball's mid-season reportSenior pitcher Mike Schypinski improved his record to 5-0 and lowered his ERA to 1.42 in Albion's 6-1 victory over Olivet in the first game of the April 13 doubleheader. Olivet won the final three games of the series to leave the Britons with an 8-8 record against league rivals. Coach Scott Carden talked about Schypinki's performance as part of his mid-season report. Video by Caio Orofino.

Britons Defeat Calvin To Remain Unbeaten Against MIAA RivalsFive players scored at least three goals as Albion rolled to a 22-1 win over Calvin. Albion boasts a 2-0 record against its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rivals as it prepares for its April 16 home contest against Trine University. Video by Caio Orofino.

Women's Lacrosse Wins First MIAA ContestAshley Glenn, Kadie Koolwick and Mackenzie Novak scored two goals apiece as the Albion College womenâs lacrosse team ripped off a six-goal run in the second half to pull away for a 13-9 victory over Olivet College in its first Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association contest. Coach Shanta Loecker said the victory was a cool way to start league play.

Briton Athletics: Baseball PreviewWith just five seniors on the 30-man roster, the Albion College baseball team has focused on the process in winter practice sessions inside the Dow Center. Coach Scott Carden provides a preview.

Swimmers Reflect On Successful Run At MIAA MeetAs Coach Jake Taber expected, school records were broken as Albion College swimmers completed a successful run in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships. Brian Fiorillo, Julie Okorn, Brad Melpolder, and Anna Hargrove talked about the Britons' success in the league meet.

Track & Field PreviewAlbion College launches the track & field season Feb. 9 at Anderson University. Coach Lance Coleman provides a preview of the season.

Albion swimmers prepare for MIAA ChampionshipsBrian Fiorillo set two Dean Aquatic Center records as Albion College completed the dual meet portion of the schedule Feb. 2. Head Coach Jake Taber says he expects numerous school records to fall when the Britons compete in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Swimming & Diving Championships Feb. 13-16 at Jenison High School.

Albion Breaks Through With League VictoryFirst-Year players Justin Beal, Eric Evans, Jordan Herron, and Ryan Watson led Albion on a 27-6 second-half run as the Britons scored a 71-58 win over Olivet in Jan. 26 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's basketball action. Coach Jody May reflected on the victory.

Swimming Midseason ReportAlbion College swimmers broke school records in five individual events and a relay during the Carthage Classic. Coach Jake Taber provides a midseason report on the Britons' progress.

Men's Basketball UpdateAlbion climbed back to .500 with a Dec. 1 win over Elmhurst. Coach Jody May provides an update on the Britons' season so far.

SAAC Hosts Winter CarnivalThe Albion College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee completed a semester full of community service projects Saturday by hosting hundreds of local youngsters for a Winter Carnival at the Dow Recreation & Wellness Center.

Men's Basketball Update (Nov. 19)The Albion College men’s basketball team owns a 1-1 record after opening the season with Nov. 16 and 18 games in the Mike Turner Tip-Off Classic. Head Coach Jody May looked back at the first two games of the season and ahead to Albion’s games in the Mike Rokicki Community Versus Cancer Challenge in this video shot by Eric Shimmel.

2012 Football Season ReviewAlbion College head football coach Craig Rundle said injuries sustained by veteran played had an impact on the Britons' 2012 season. The season was a success because the seniors provided excellent leadership and the younger players who were forced into the lineup rose to the occasion.

Football Prepares for Season FinaleAlbion College fell out of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football title chase with a 20-19 overtime loss to Adrian College. The Britons now turn their attention to sending the seniors out with a victory in the season finale against Hope College.

Men's Basketball PreviewAlbion College men's basketball coach Jody May likes the potential of the 2012-2013 team. He provides a preview of the season in this video.

Women's Basketball PreviewAlbion College women's basketball coach Doreen Carden said her 2012-2013 team will be led by guards Brett de Bear, Tanner Johnson, Taylor Nuguent, and Taylor Peruchietti. The post players, while young, bring an athletic dimension to the squad.

Football Readies for Showdown with AdrianAlbion College set up a meaningful game with Adrian College after Cody Crawford scored on a 30-yard pass from Dominic Bona late in the fourth quarter to lift the Britons to a 21-15 victory over Olivet College. Albion Head Coach Craig Rundle talked about the late touchdown drive and the showdown with Adrian.

MIAA Cross Country Championship PreviewAlbion College will host the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Cross Country Championship Oct. 27 at the Whiffletree Hill Golf Club in Concord. Briton Coach Hayden Smith said the course will be fair to the runners while providing good vantage points for spectators.

Swimming & Diving PreviewAlbion College begins the swimming & diving season October 19 with the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Relays. Albion has home meets October 26 as the women compete against Saint Mary’s College and October 27 as the men and women compete against Kalamazoo College. Jake Taber is in his first season as the head coach at Albion. He provided this preview.

Albion football preparing for first MIAA testThe Albion College football team focused on fundamentals during its bye week. The quest for the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association title begins Saturday as the Britons travel to Angola. Ind., to challenge Trine University. Head Coach Craig Rundle provides a preview.

Briton Football Turns Back CentralAlbion turned back Central's fourth-quarter rally to pull away for a 35-16 victory in non-league college football action Sept. 22. Kenzie Sanford shot the video.

Albion volleyball denied chance to extend matchAlbion was a point away from extending Kalamazoo to a fifth set in MIAA volleyball action Sept. 21. The Britons were unable to secure set point, however, and lost the match. Lauren DeLuyck, Jalyn Ingalls, Caitlin McClorey, and Halle Thom all produced nine kills in the contest. First-year coach Kristin Slamer said the Britons played defense as well as they had all season.

Men's Soccer Recap for Sept. 18The Albion College men's soccer team didn't get the result it wanted in a 2-0 loss to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rival Olivet College, but Briton head coach Jerry Block believes the victories will come if the squad continues to play the way it did Tuesday.

Men's Soccer: Labor Day Weekend ReportThe Albion College men's soccer team opened the season Labor Day weekend with matches against North Central College and Concordia University. Head Coach Jerry Block provides an update on the Britons' progress.

Giannotta, Russo carry Albion softball to game one winSenior pitcher Erin Giannotta scattered two singles in pitching her first shutout of the season and sophomore Stefano Russo delivered her first game-winning RBI of the season as Albion College eked out a 1-0 victory over Defiance (Ohio) College in the first game of a non-league softball doubleheader on March 18, 2012. Albion had to settle for a split, however, two homeruns powered Defiance to a 4-2 victory in game two.